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P261 HVO

1997 Ford K

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,855 mi
Last recorded91,855 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 HVO
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 91,855 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 91,843 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 77,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wear in strut top mounts,nsf tyre cklose to limts,exhaust poor,corrosion on sills,fuel filter corroded,

Pass 5 Mar 2007 77,675 miles

wear in strut top mounts,nsf tyre cklose to limts,exhaust poor,corrosion on sills,fuel filter corroded,

Pass 25 Jan 2006 63,159 miles

osr tyre poor,front lower arm bushes weak...

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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P261 HVO is a 1997 Ford K in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 68,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P261 HVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P261 HVO registered?

P261 HVO is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P261 HVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 HVO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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